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Hi, I'm a housewife, today while i was doing my work on my computer, i felt a sudden fast heartbeat, this is not the first time. I had experience this quite many times, everytimes it happened it last a few seconds only, say 5-25 seconds. today felt longer, maybe around 1 1/2 min. sometimes i had that once in a while, sometimes it happen like once every 3 or 4 days. I don't think i'm stress, i'm a petite and slim 27 years old woman,my parents are diabetic, and my father also has high blood pressure. there is no other family illness that i know of. i had a full body check up about 3 years ago, everything was fine with me, no diabetic etc...what could be wrong??

2007-04-24 05:21:20 · 6 answers · asked by bibi 1 in Health Diseases & Conditions Heart Diseases

6 answers

It can be harmless too, but the following is not in favour of your sudden increase in heart rate:

MOST DANGEROUS RAPID HEART RHYTHMS

Sudden rapid heartbeats originating in the ventricles are the most dangerous arrhythmias. Ventricular tachycardia, a rapid yet steady beat is dangerous in its own right. Worse, it can turn into ventricular fibrillation, or VF, which is characterized by irregular and chaotic rapid heartbeats. Because the fibrillating ventricular muscle cannot contract and pump blood to the brain and vital organs, VF is the number one cause of sudden cardiac death. Without immediate emergency treatment of an electric shock to restore normal rhythm, an individual loses consciousness within seconds and dies within minutes.
PLEASE TAKE URGENT APPOINTMENT FROM A CARDIOLOGIST OR REPORT TO GOOD ER (CARDIAC) FOR FURTHER EVALUATION.

2007-04-24 09:22:44 · answer #1 · answered by Dr.Qutub 7 · 0 0

Hello Bibi,
What you have experienced is called PVT - 'paroxysmal ventricular tachycardia'. Some people have this and are 'asymptomatic' - they are unaware of it until tested, others like yourself,are only too well aware - and become worried.
There are many variants of PVT, not all of which are sinister.
One common variant is 'sinus tachycardia', caused by common clinical states such as fever, hypoxia, and anxiety, or by drugs (amphetamines primarily), alcohol or caffeine. However there is also a variant we call 'inappropriate sinus tachycardia': also regular in rhythm, with rapid rate ( a quick onset and decline) - for which there is no particular trigger, beyond perhaps mild exertion. Typically this occurs, (you'll like this bit!), in 20-something females ! The cause simply relates to an inherent hypersensitivity of the electrical conductivity of the heart (which 'sparks' each heart beat). It does not imply any underlying cardiac disease or structural defect.
However, there ARE other abnormalities of heart rhythm within this category that do suggest the possibility of a significant problem (for example, first presentation of rheumatic heart disease, pericarditis, valve disorders and so forth). For that reason you should consult your primary care doctor to put your mind at rest. The strong likelihood is that you're absolutely fine. But only an ECG and a clinical exam can confirm that.
Best wishes.

2007-04-24 06:29:01 · answer #2 · answered by Mrs Creamcheese 2 · 0 0

Don't worry. DO see your doctor though. Worry will only aggravate the matter if it is stress or anxiety. I have a slight irregularity in my heart, an occassional murmur that makes me feel "funny" for a few seconds and then it stops. My doctor noticed it too but told me that mine was not a serious condition and that I just needed to be sure and stay hydrated to lessen the frequency. I am not saying that this is what you have or that drinking plenty of fluids will fix it for you, just that I was really worried when it turned out to be not that big of a deal. Please do go see your doctor, tho...just to be sure. Have a great day.

2007-04-24 05:28:43 · answer #3 · answered by Sage 3 · 1 0

Hi. I used to get these quite frequently--scary, aren't they!? Mine actually lasted 30-90 minutes!

Now, mine were just something similar to panic attacks, as far as I can tell. No permanent damage was done. However, you would be wise to get this checked out by a cardiologist as soon as you get a chance. Since yours are short, there is a slight chance that it is an arrhythmia. These are usually not harmful, but it is best to have all the info.

2007-04-24 06:56:00 · answer #4 · answered by Esma 6 · 0 0

Okay take a deep breath it may not be anything serious.Here are a few reasons why you may have a fast heart beat...ANXIETY, HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, HYPOTHYROIDISM AND OR HYPERTHYROIDISM.
Go and see your Doctor asap tell him about your symptoms he will then refer you to a heart specialist to do some easy tests.Also he may send you into the lab to get some blood work done to see if your thyroids could be causing your heart to go faster.My heart flutters or skips a beat sometimes and it is caused by my thyroids and high blood [pressure.Good Luck and God Bless

2007-04-24 05:42:01 · answer #5 · answered by Michael Jackson 1958 - FOREVER 5 · 0 0

I wouldn't worry so much if you told the doctor everything, and the doctor says you are fine. If the symptoms continue and get worse, visit the doctor again.

2016-04-01 05:09:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

See your physician immediately

2007-04-28 03:26:31 · answer #7 · answered by M S 7 · 0 0

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